Nurse Practitioner

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join their Pediatric Care Team in Toronto. The role involves comprehensive health assessments, therapeutic management for children and families, and health promotion in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on evidence-informed clinical care and experience in community settings, ensuring responsive and culturally appropriate services. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Current registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience in primary care settings or community health is an asset.
• Capacity for critical analysis on health determinants.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments and holistic examinations.
• Collaborate with other health providers for patient care.
• Develop and implement health education programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Health promotion

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Current registration with the CNO

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Our Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs.Our Mission: High quality, accessible care for all.Our Values: Client-Centred, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Diversity, Equity

WellFort is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioners to join our Pediatric Care Team!

The Nurse Practitioner (NP)will integrate advanced knowledge of nursing practice and theory, comprehensive health assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic management, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management to provide primary health care across the lifespan, with a strong focus on pediatric and youth populations, including children, adolescents, and their families.

The NP will work both independently and collaboratively with pediatric patients, families, caregivers, interdisciplinary team members, and other healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed clinical care and outreach services.

Care will be family-centred, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate, addressing both health and social determinants of health.

While the proportion of time allocated to specific functions may vary according to service needs, the advanced nursing role encompasses a combination ofdirect pediatric clinical care, health promotion, patient and caregiver education, advocacy, community development, program development, and evaluation, with an emphasis on improving health outcomes for children and youth.

Accountability

The NP will practice within the full scope of practice as outlined in, but not limited to, the following documents:

• The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Nurse Practitioner Practice Standard
• Nursing Act (1991) and Regulated Health Professions Act (1991)
• The NP willmaintainprivacy and confidentialityin accordance withthe Canadian Nurses.
• Association (CNA) Professional Code of Ethics andadhereto the policies and procedures ofWellFort.
• The NP will report toanassigned Manager.

Specific responsibilities

Health Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Perform a focused and/or holistic health assessment, health history, and physical examination based on the client needs and across the lifespan (e.g., prenatal, postpartum, well-baby, infants, adolescents, adults, and older adults).
• Using strong clinical reasoning skills, synthesize health assessment information and evidence-informed practice to formulate differential diagnoses and communicate normal/abnormal findings to the clients.
• Consultation with other health professionals asrequiredinestablishinga diagnosis and plan of care.
• Order and interpret screening, diagnostic procedures, and other investigations within the CNO scope of practice and ensuretimelyfollow-up.

Therapeutic Management:

• Collaborate with clients and consult with other health care providers toestablishpriorities and ensure coordination of the plan of care.
• Selectappropriate non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, health counselling and advice, and health promotion/disease prevention recommendations to restore,maintainand/or promoteoptimalhealth.
• Provide individual counselling to clients with chronic disease whileutilizinga self-management approach and ensure ongoing evaluation and modification of the plan of care.
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, counselling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community.
• Provide counselling and support to clients with mental concerns, emotional problems or other difficulties and make referrals to internal or external programs and services
• Dispense medications to clients without access to medications as delegated by a health centre physician and clinical protocols.
• Provides services to clients at outreach locations. Maintains contact as required by Clinical Protocols with the physician or other staff through telephone consultation.

Health Promotion & Education:

• Identifytrends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work.
• Activelyparticipatein the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion, education and support programs that are relevant to the community served byWellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners.
• Provide health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays,videosand the provision of written materials.
• Act as a resource toWellFortstaff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues regarding chronic disease management.
• Promote and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunizations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assess readiness for change.

Advocacy & Community Development:

• Advocate for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community.
• Work with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity.
• Participate in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health.
• Engage with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice.
• Participate in community projects orWellFortactivities to provide education, information and/or to develop collaborative strategies.

Administration:

• Maintain clear,accurate, andtimelywritten electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters, and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care.
• Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health.
• Supervise, support, or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary healthcareand the role of nursing withinWellFort.
• Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance, and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies, and equipment.

Professional Development

• Conduct practice andmaintainprofessional competence according to CNO Practice Standards.
• Maintains membership in good standing with the CNO.
• Join relevant professional groups tomaintainprofessional linkages and support (e.g., RNAO, NPAO).
• Participate in Quality Improvement Programs, chartauditsand peer audit process asrequired.
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision as perWellFort’spolicy.
• Maintains and develops current professional competency through professional development by ongoing learning, medical education,experienceand reflective practice.
• Participates in educational activities according to the needs of the centre and personal career goals.

Researchand Teaching:

• Participates in research when opportunities arise.
• Facilitate clinical placements and contribute to academic partnerships through the supervision and support of medical learners and family practice residents.

Other:

• Provide care delivery at any of the office sites as program needs dictate.
• Consistent access to a vehicle for responsive care delivery at any care delivery location.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Contribution to team and centre activities:

• Participates in staff meetings and on interdisciplinary teams.
• Participates in the overall activities of the health centre (e.g.,) in-service training, committees,special events, and shared staff responsibilities.
• Communicates clearly, listen actively, be open to feedback, handle conflict appropriately, and display sensitivity to others
• Collaborates well with others, promotes cooperation and teamwork.
• Participates inWellFort’scommitment to becoming discrimination-free and an inclusive health centre that strives to ensure that programs and services are as accessible as possible.
• Maintains the reputation and confidentiality ofWellFortand its clients at all times
• Endorses models and promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Works in a manner that respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals.
• Works in a manner that reflectsWellFort’smission, values, and service delivery approach.
• Adheres to all applicableWellFortpolicies and procedures.
• Develops andmaintaina flexible work schedule that accommodates the needs of the clients,communityandWellFort.
• Current registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Current membership with RNAO or NPAO and evidence of liability insurancerequired.
• Council of Ontario University Program in Nursing (COUPN) Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate is an asset.
• Nursing experience in a variety of primary care settings is an asset.
• Completeda “Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances” courses approved by CNO Council is an asset.
• Experience and/or openness to working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions for reasons such as poverty, discrimination, mental health, substance use issues, and others.
• A capacity for critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual,organizationaland community health.
• Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at theappropriate literacylevel.
• Experience working with confidential andtime sensitivedocuments and information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in avalue basednon-profit or social services organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Abilityto speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.